OVERTHORPE ROAD, WF12 0BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0BZ

OVERTHORPE ROAD, WF12 0BZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.95 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 0BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0BZ, encompassing approximately 2652 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF12 0BZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Mountain Road with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Mount with total crimes: 4

OVERTHORPE ROAD, WF12 0BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9540.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.9266.67%
Public order31.89-25.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.310.00%
Public order45.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Other crime11.13-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.31-55.88%
Anti-social behaviour55.660.00%
Other crime41.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Public order10.38-87.50%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.5141.67%
Criminal damage and arson1112.821000.00%
Public order84.15166.67%
Shoplifting63.02500.00%
Other theft32.2650.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.08-7.69%
Vehicle crime49.050.00%
Public order31.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.5785.71%
Public order49.80-33.33%
Other crime21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8227.27%
Public order65.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Shoplifting31.51200.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.69-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.150.00%
Public order41.8933.33%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.54-20.00%
Public order34.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.920.00%
Burglary25.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-75.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.660.00%
Public order43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202411
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202415
June 202434
May 202424
April 202426
March 202414
February 202411
January 202412
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ings Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Mountain Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Castle Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chapel Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Edge Top Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Combs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walker Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1